Get to know Macalester
There are plenty of experiences and opportunities to get to know Mac. Whether you’re planning a visit to our campus, or want to take advantage of the virtual options, we have you covered. Take a look and choose what works best for you.
High school students and their guests are invited to this special day-long event at Macalester, including campus tours, sample classes taught by Macalester professors, and multiple ways to connect with current students. Select the date that works best for you and reserve your spot to join us on campus! OCTOBER 10 OR 28
As a complement to Meet Macalester Visit Day or on their own, these virtual sessions with Macalester professors dive deeper into the nuances within different areas of study. Hear about the classes, research, internships, and career opportunities linked to the distinct studies within STEM, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social Sciences. TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER
Macalester offers on-campus information sessions and student-led campus tours Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours. We ask all visitors to have an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and to bring a high-quality mask, which may be required for some activities.
Right in our very own Twin Cities, Macalester joins Lewis & Clark College, Rhodes College, Trinity College, and University of Richmond to share the highlights of our individual institutions all in one program. We share the distinction of each being a liberal arts college found in a major metro area. OCTOBER 8
See if we’re coming to your city. Find high school visit dates and other virtual events.
Can’t make it to campus? Have some questions best answered one-to-one? Connect you with a current Mac student. These 30 minute chats are an informal way to talk about topics like housing, professors, majors, Minnesota, or similar questions about life at Mac.
Learn more about Macalester in our Online Info Session & Tour. Hear about a variety of opportunities, classes, and pathways to graduation. Then join current students to explore the campus from their perspective. The 30-minute information session is followed by a 30-minute live tour.
Explore our video viewbook and discover more about our values, academics, and location in the Twin Cities. See the videos, photos, and details that give you an inside view into our Macalester community.
Visit campus from the comfort of your couch. Discover Macalester’s favorite spaces for learning, studying, and hanging out.
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train, or car, here’s how you get to our campus.
